Posted Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / English Mastiff / Mixed (short coat). See Rogue's HomepageGo to our official websiteThis strickingly beautiful sweet dog knows how to sit, down, and is learning to take treats on command and knows to not take treats until she hears the command to take it. She fetches and retrieves tennis balls and will put the ball in your hand if you have a treat for her to trade. Rogue is gentle with children. But since she is a large dog, she could unintentionally knock a small child over due to excitement. She has a soft mouth and will not bite the hand that feeds her! She is still learning to walk well on a leash without pulling and a lead would do best for her. She is crate and potty trained. She sleeps in her crate and stays in her crate when humans are away. She is a fast learner and a really sweet, sweet girl! Rogue prefers a home where she is the only animal. All of our animals come fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered and microchipped. Our adoption fee is $200 for dogs, $85 for cats and $85 for senior pets.

American Staffordshire Terrier-Mastiff Mix

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Posted Breed: Red Heeler / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed. Nigel goes up to 11! In terms of happiness, that is! He’s a young dog who has a sweet
disposition, he loves nothing more than hanging out with his people and most other
dogs. He loves to have to have fun - whether it’s playing in the yard or snuggling on the
couch. When it comes to settling down, Nigel can snuggle up to you like a bump on a
log. Because he’s a young lad, he still needs to learn a few etiquette lessons when it
comes to jumping up and limiting the number of kisses he wants to give. He’s a fast
learner though and eager to please. He’s got a broad head, beautiful tiger-striped
splotches, rose ears and he’s always smiling.
Nigel is two years old, house trained, crate trained, up to date on all of his shots, and a
big fan of the Dallas Cowboys (or possibly sofa time). He can be bouncy, so might be
best in a home with older children but would make a cheerful, loyal addition to any household.

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Posted Breed: Akita / White Swiss Shepherd Dog (Swiss Berger) / Mixed (short coat). Meet Kaffe (Swedish for coffee).She is a young, active, beautiful brindle mix. Her hair is so soft! She is housetrained and has started on obedience training. She is very smart, sweet and playful. She loves to play with her foster dogs and would make anyone a great companion. Her ears fold over when she is alert, but don't stay that way all the time. We think she's adorable

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Posted Breed: Terrier / Pointer / Mixed. Chewy was found on the streets by one of our friends. She patiently tried catching him for many days until finally, success! Chewy was all skin and bones, hungry and showed signs of having been in some scuffles. ART took him in and over the next few months, first worked on putting some weight on him. He is now at a healthy weight of almost 30lbs, neutered, microchipped and upto date on all his shots. He is friendly and loves his people and furry siblings alike. While he is generally gentle, he does like to use his paws to get attention and so we think homes with children 10 and over will be better. He is crate-trained but we are still working on obedience. He knows when he is told to stop doing something that he is, we are still working on basic commands. He is friendly around new people and learning to trust. At first, while he liked to be petted, he was suspicious if you got your face close to him for kisses. He has since learned that it is awesome to be loved on and cuddle and allows you to give him kisses as long as its not a sudden move. He loves to play and run in the yard, but just as happy being a couch potato. He loves going on walks and is just a happy sweet boy. The little guy seems to have been through a bit of a rough time on the streets, and we are glad he is much healthier and happier now. All he needs now is a loving new family that will love him, care for him and spoil him rotten!

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Posted Breed: Chihuahua / Dachshund / Mixed (short coat). Meet Cinderella, the squirrel chaser! Like her namesake, little Cinderella has had a hard life with no one to really care for her. She was found as a stray, with a terrible infection in her teeth. Unfortunately, the vet has had to pull all but six of her teeth to get the infection resolved. The fangs she has left are on display at all times! She has the most unique look.
She is healthy now and is eating well. She is playful with the other small dogs in her foster home. She is very sweet and loving and is a lap dog when not on squirrel patrol. When it is time to relax in the evening, she loves to hang out with you and watch TV. 'Ella is looking for a home that will treat her as the princess she was meant to be.

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Posted Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). Who wouldn't fall in love with those big brown eyes? If you're looking for a Chihuahua with personality plus, then meet Gigi! This funny little girl is crate trained, potty trained, and even uses a doggie door! Don't let her coloring fool you, she's only about 5 years old. She is leash trained and loves to go for walks and smell everything. Gigi has even graduated Nose Work training and loves this activity.
She is good with small dogs, but is intimidated by large dogs. Gigi is a little too curious about cats and likes to follow them everywhere. Resident cats that are used to dogs should have no problem with Gigi.
She would do best in a home with no small children because she guards her toys and treats intensely. You know the old saying, if it's on the floor, it's mine!
Let us know if you would like to meet her!

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Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat). A former adopter contacted one of our volunteers to say they witnessed a dog being hit by a car during a thunderstorm. Volunteers went out and found Remi under a bush in a great deal of pain.
Hoping the dog was chipped and an owner looking for her, ART transported her to the emergency vet and tried without success to find her people. No one came forward so ART located a foster home and began to address her medical needs. She had a dislocated elbow on her right front leg and a dislocated hip on her back left leg. She had undergone two surgeries and some extensive physical therapy and is now looking for her forever home. She is great with other dogs and women but is a little uncertain of men and she will need a little time to warm up. Remi is a very sweet and loyal dog and would make a great companion for a patient and calm household.

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Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat). The Game of Throne puppies and their mom Cersei were found in a school yard by one of our volunteers when the pups were 10 days old. Arya is one of the last of the two G.O.T puppies looking for her forever home. She is crate trained, potty trained, sits beautifully, knows how to shake and stay. She loves to play and gets along well with her foster siblings.

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Posted Breed: Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). Amber Atkins is a young Shepherd mix that got dumped on one of our adopters' property in the country. While Amber is very shy at first, she very quickly comes out of her shell and she is super playful with the other dogs in the house. She is curious about the cat but loses interest when the cat ignores her. She loves to play outside and go on walks in the evening.